Originally Posted by
rpcas
Two wrongs don't make a right.
The fact that other countries bail out financial institutions is a testament to how corrupt and inequitable they are. Too big to fail? Not anymore - its now too BIGGER to fail. If you want to know why the the developed economies of the world are hurting, start by looking at the deregulation, bailouts, and the 'rigged game' that is the financial sector - AMI, SCF etc all included. Capitalism without losers is like catholicism without hell. Oh, and don't pretend it's not true - property investors are a protected breed here in New Zealand, and the special treatment they receive has far reaching consequences.